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Post by ROCKYMAN24 on Feb 18, 2013 19:36:09 GMT -5
having issues with leaking tires got two of them that need air just about everyday,I've had them remounted and still after a week or so the leak,i'm guessing bent rims so what I need to know any advice on how to stop it, i was thinking tubes but not sure how it would be.Help plz  |
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Post by crusor on Feb 19, 2013 1:54:05 GMT -5
Have you checked your valve stems?
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Post by ptgeebee on Feb 19, 2013 7:51:21 GMT -5
Had the same problem with a chrome rim on my 01. Tire shop tried sealing the rim and it lasted about 6 months and then started leaking again. Had to get a new rim.
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Post by Tony Tomes on Feb 19, 2013 8:47:39 GMT -5
Ya know, that's one excuse for new rims that I never would have thought of! Good luck Rocky
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Post by ROCKYMAN24 on Feb 19, 2013 18:23:38 GMT -5
yes did all new valve stems even did water leak ck on bead are and get some small air bubbles still,thats what i was doing when she dropped of jack last Friday. Guess I'll look into rims,hate to spent that kind of $$$
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Post by crusor on Feb 19, 2013 19:02:47 GMT -5
Rocky, Couple questions for you:
Have you had both tires checked for leaks by tire dealer?
How old are your tires?
Did they just start leaking or have they been doing it for awhile?
Are your rims stock?
Are all 4 tires the same age?
Have you checked the manufacture date on the tires?
Have these tires been off the rim lately?
Did they start leaking about the same time??
I would take them to a good tire dealer and ask that they over inflate them and check in a water bath (submerged). If it is a small leak you must be patient and have a good eye to see where bubbles are forming on the tire and on the rim.
You may request having the tires removed from the rims and switch to opposite rims to see if they will seat better on a different rim.
Ask the dealer to use a silicone lube on the beads when he reinstall them. (most dealers have this but don't always use it)
Good luck,
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Post by RORO on Feb 20, 2013 19:16:09 GMT -5
also , did the inside of the rims get a real good scrubbing ,
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Post by ROCKYMAN24 on Feb 20, 2013 20:31:47 GMT -5
took them to Firestone dealer here in Gboro, they are two different types of tires and rears are less then 2years old fronts since oct. Didnt ck age code on tires but will, no not off rim except to be redone by firestone.As for leaks its been off and on for awhile. As for the lube i hope they figured to use it as i told them they had slow leaks but just dont know how they do things. was thinking of replacing them hate to spend the cash but hate filling them every other day.
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Post by crusor on Feb 20, 2013 22:32:58 GMT -5
Hummm, interesting! Tire leaks is not rocket science. A good tire store can find problem, even if it is rims leaking, but I really do not think that bent rims is your problem. Still worth checking, and the tire store can check this for you by simply spinning the tire on the balancer with a straight edge post touching the rim. There is an actual gauge for checking runnout of the rim.
If it is a tire problem with the bead not setting properly or small leaks in the rubber, the Mfg should replace the tires for you as a defective tire.
Please let me know how this turns out.
Good Luck,
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